The 16649 / 16650 Parasuram Express is an express train run by Indian Railways connecting Mangalore in Karnataka with Kanniyakumari in Tamil Nadu.
History The train (Train No: 49/50) was initially run between Cochin and Shoranur. The train was later extended to Trivandrum and Mangalore Central on both sides. In 2012 the train was again extended to Nagercoil and in July of 2024 the Parasuram Express was extended once more to Kanniyakumari.
Schedule and timing The train no.16650 starts from Kanniyakumari at 03:45 AM and reaches Mangalore Central at 21:00 PM. In the return direction the train no: 16649 leaves Mangalore Central at 05:05 AM and reaches Kanniyakumari at 21:15 PM. The train runs via Shoranur–Kottayam route.
Traction The train is hauled by an Arakkonam Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
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